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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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